Certificate of Achievement
Mary Templeman Hogg - O'Rourke
has completed the following course:
This online course explored the key theological debates between Christians and Muslims. It examined major events and movements which have shaped the encounters between Christians and Muslims, from the rise of Islam in the seventh-century to the present day. Through evaluation, investigation, and discussion, learners developed an understanding of scripture, history, culture, and politics, and how each aspect informs contemporary understandings of Christian-Muslim Relations.
4 weeks, 3 hours per week
Dr Shadaab Rahemtulla
Lecturer in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations
The University of Edinburgh
Dr Joshua Ralston
Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations
The University of Edinburgh
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Identify the major events and movements which shaped the encounters between Christians and Muslims from the rise of Islam to the present day.
- Interpret key areas of theological and religious commonality and disagreements between Christians and Muslims.
- Evaluate the role of religion and Christian-Muslim relations in different social and political contexts across the globe.
- Develop an understanding of how inter-religious dialogue and polemics function in the formation of religions.
Syllabus
- History: Highlighting salient themes in the history of Christian-Muslim relations
- Scripture: Comparing the roles and narratives of the Bible and the Qur’an, particularly as they relate to Christian-Muslim relations
- Theology: Exploring some of the key theological debates between both communities, including polemical and irenic exchanges
- Politics: Unpacking the broader political and ideological contexts that have shaped (and that continue to reshape) Christian and Muslim encounters
Issued on 15th March 2021
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